While the rewards from strong social connections are significant, weak connections can be detrimental, resulting in an outcome that could be worse than if a connection had never been made.

A lack of connectedness can reduce our motivation, limit our desire to collaborate, and decrease productivity

Loneliness isn t shameful, it is a biological warning signal that lets us know we re failing to meet our basic human need

- the need for social

connection.

Why do quality connections matter?